The Easiest Fudgy Chocolate Ganache

This fudgy chocolate ganache cake and cupcake filling has to be my easiest bakery recipe--it's made with only two ingredients: chocolate chips and heavy cream!

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INGREDIENTS

– Heavy Cream – Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Full ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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It is deliciously rich and fudgy and received many compliments at Amycakes Bakery.

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Combine heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.

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Microwave at 30-second increments, stirring for 30 seconds to one minute in between each heat.

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It should only take two to three heats in the microwave. Lots of whisking will melt your chocolate faster and prevent from overcooking.

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Whisk until all the chocolate chips are melted and your ganache is shiny and smooth.

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When using the ganache as a cupcake filling or a ganache drizzle decoration, fill a squeeze bottle with the melted ganache.

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